Adam Aziz is a freelance writer for numerous publications, including Grammy.com, ESPN's Andscape, Complex, The Toronto Star, etc. He is also a podcast scriptwriter and researcher. In 1996, Adam launched one of the first online music publications, the HHN, an email-based newsletter sent to over 100,000 readers. In 2006, he created the internet's premiere urban music & culture website, HHNLive. He has worked with Dave Chappelle, T.I., Spitkicker (Kanye West, De La Soul), Will Smith, Xzibit and others.
In a world of braggadocio lyrics, where weakness is often looked down upon, hip-hop can often seem far from a safe place to discuss mental health. But underneath its rugged exterior, hip-hop culture and its artists have long been proponents of well-being and discussing the importance of taking care of one's mental health. Openness about these topics has grown in…
The story of Sean Kingston is one of incredible highs and deflating lows. "Beautiful Girls," the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single released in 2007, saw a teenaged Kingston reach meteoric heights. And while Kingston's early years established him as a pop star, they also introduced him to the harsh realities of the music business. A lack of creative control,…
Dec. 17, 2021 was an average new music Friday; there were no superstar album launches or hotly anticipated single drops. But when music fans dove into their favorite streaming service, they may have stumbled on a new song that had them taking a double-take: Superstar country artist Morgan Wallen had released a new single called "Broadway Girls," featuring Southside Chicago's…
For decades, a CD was something you could hold in your hand or carry with you in a semi-sleek binder that might move from your home to your car. Once you got past the surprisingly difficult shrink wrap, you proudly displayed your collection with the spines facing out. And when your favorite CD got scratched, it was the worst day…
